Halifax Primary School

URN: 144217 • Ipswich IP2 8PY

Overview

Name
Halifax Primary School
URN
144217
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kelly Landers (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01473683932
Website
Visit
Address
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich IP2 8PY

Summary

Halifax Primary School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed academy converter with an enrolment of 419 pupils, just below its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to "Aim High." The ethos prioritises not only academic success but also the development of essential life skills, promoting responsibility, tolerance, and resilience among students.

The curriculum at Halifax is designed to be engaging and relevant, with a strong emphasis on collaborative learning. Subjects such as history and geography are taught with a focus on local context and diversity, encouraging curiosity through interactive lessons and community involvement. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including swimming from Year 2 and a Musical Extravaganza, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

Halifax Primary School values the partnership between pupils, staff, and families, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting children's development. The school is dedicated to nurturing each child's potential and preparing them for their future endeavours. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
419
Boys
216
Girls
203
FSM %
24.80
Open date
2017-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 419 216 203 420 24.80
2024-09-11 419 213 206 420 23.40
2023-09-11 409 214 195 420 21.30
2022-09-11 409 214 195 420 21.30
2021-09-11 412 217 195 420 21.40
2020-09-11 415 203 212 420 16.90

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